recommended route
Campitello - Pian - Campitello
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Photo: APT Val di Fassa
Walks
A few dozen metres from "Piaz de Ciampedel", the central square, where "Strèda de Salin" and "Strèda de Sènc Felip e Giacum" meet, climb the steps on the right. Go up a terraced path along which you will meet a series of chapels for the "Via Crucis" (the Way of the Cross). The chapels will lead to the village of "Pian". Here you can visit the village, one of the most ancient settlements in Val di Fassa. There are still people living here and some ancient ovens used to bake bread are still visible. Go back to Campitello descending to the right the asphalt road ("Strèda de Pian") leading to "Strèda de Col" and then to the starting point of the route. Alternatively, you can go in the opposite direction and take the dirt road that, across the mountainside, enters the Val Duron. After approximately a kilometre you arrive at the dirt road that climbs up from Campitello. Go left and cross the bridge in "Pian da Molin" and continue on that track, which is at first even and then climbs steeply towards Campitello.
Author’s recommendation
Walking poles, religious paths.
The "Via Crucis" (Way of the Cross, built in 1760 and refurbished in 1987) starts from St. Philiph and James’ church. Its stations are characterized by interesting sentences of reflection in Ladin language. Some of them deserve to be mentioned among most original ones: "Taking off the hat in front of Christ’s Passion is more worth than whitewashing the capital"; "Sacred Heart of Jesus protect those who pass upwards and downwards".
Track types
Safety information
For your hikes in mountain always choose itineraries in accordance with your technical and physical abilities. Consult maps of the area to visit and check the best way to follow. If you walk in group including slower hikers, always calculate longer average times to cover the distances.
Preferably do not hike alone in mountain. Otherwise tell someone the itinerary that you are going to follow and let him know when you are back.
Check the weather forecast and, while hiking, constantly pay attention to the evolution of the weather.
If you do not feel safe, give up. In mountain, sometimes, it is better to surrender than to face the dangers deriving from bad weather conditions or from difficulties superior to one’s limits. In advance look for alternative itineraries to get back.
Bring rubbish back with you. Respect the flora and fauna. Remain on the marked tracks, avoiding to follow shortest ways, in order to avoid causing damages to vegetation and the territory. Respect local cultures andtraditions, always bearing in mind that you are a guest.
Tips and hints
Azienda per il Turismo della Val di Fassa
Strèda Roma, 36
38032 Canazei (TN)
Tel. +39 0462 609500
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
From Campitello mail square take "Strèda dò Ruf". At the junction between "Strèda de Salin" and "Strèda Sènc Felip e Giacum", turn to the right and go up the steps of ex Col Rodella chair lift station, walking in the direction of the upper hamlet of "Pian". Free parking spaces are available near the "Alpine Guides’ House" (turn to the right just before the bridge crossing the stream "Rio Duron").
Once you get to "Pian" (fountains can be found along the way), you can decide whether following the dirt road leading to Val Duron and returning down to Campitello, or immediately descending to the village centre along the paved road called "Strèda de Pian".
Public transport
Regular bus service operated by the bus company Trentino Trasporti in Val di Fassa:
bus line n. 101 Canazei - Cavalese - Trento
bus line n. 104 Cavalese - Ora - Trento
bus line n. 123 Moena - San Pellegrino Pass - Falcade
Regular bus service operated by the bus company SAD in Val di Fassa:
bus line n. 180 Pozza di Fassa - Vigo di Fassa - Passo Carezza - Bolzano
bus line n. 471 Dolomites Passes (Sella Pass, Gardena Pass, Campolongo Pass, Pordoi Pass, Fedaia Pass). Only in summer
By road
Main access points to Val di Fassa, coming from the A22, Modena-Brennero motorway:
- Ora / Egna exit, S.S. 48 delle Dolomiti - San Lugano Pass - Val di Fiemme - Val di Fassa (distance 45 km). At the roundabout in Moena, follow the direction of Canazei upwards;
- Bolzano Nord exit, S.S. 241 Grande Strada delle Dolomiti - Carezza Pass -Vigo di Fassa (distance 40 km). From Vigo follow direction Canazei upwards or the direction Soraga di Fassa and Moena downwards;
Other accesses to the Val di Fassa:
- from the A27 motorway (Venice), Belluno / Ponte nelle Alpi exit, then take S.S. 203 to Agordo and S.P. 346 to San Pellegrino Pass - Moena (Val di Fassa). At the roundabout in Moena, follow the direction of Canazei upwards;
- from the A27 motorway (Venice), exit Belluno / Ponte nelle Alpi, S.S. 203 to Agordo / Alleghe / Rocca Pietore first and S.P.641 to Fedaia Pass - Canazei;
- coming from Arabba, S.S.48 Pordoi Pass - Canazei;
- from Val Gardena, S.S.242 Passo Sella - Canazei.
Parking
Free parking spaces are available near the "Alpine Guides’ House" (turn to the right just before the bridge crossing the stream "Rio Duron").Coordinates
Equipment
Wear adequate clothing, footwear and equipment suitable for the length and grade of difficulty of trail to be taken. Always try to be self-sufficient and carry with you the necessary to face possible emergency situations and a first aid kit.
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